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· Speech by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the New Year Reception of China Chamber of Commerce in the UK(2015-12-16)
· Keynote Speech by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming 'The 13th Five-Year Plan: New Opportunity for China-UK Cooperation'(2015-12-16)
· Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming At the 48 Group Club 2015 Annual Award Reception:The "Icebreaking Spirit" Never Fades Away(2015-12-09)
· Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at Huawei Winter Concert(2015-12-04)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Attends China National Peking Opera Company's London Premiere(2015-11-19)
· Q&A with Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at Cambridge University(2015-11-18)
· Q&A with Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at Cambridge University(2015-11-17)
· Let the "Golden Era" Shine Brighter(2015-11-17)
· Embrace the 'Golden Era' of China-UK Business Cooperation(2015-11-12)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming on Dialogue of Chinese and European Civilizations(2015-11-11)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Attends and Addresses the Seventh World Chinese Economic Summit(2015-11-11)
· "Forgotten Camp - Exhibition on Shenyang World War II Allied Prisoners Camp" Opens in Liverpool, the UK(2015-11-06)
· Remarks by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at a Reception to Mark the Successful State Visit of President Xi Jinping(2015-11-03)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Interview with The Daily Telegraph on the State Visit(2015-11-01)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Meets with the National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom(2015-10-29)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Gives An Interview on ITV(2015-10-28)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Article for China Watch:President Xi's state visit a crowning moment for nations' relations(2015-10-28)
· Chinese Embassy Refutes the Financial Times' Editorial on the Issue of the South China Sea(2015-10-28)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Gives Live Interview to Murnaghan(2015-10-25)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Gives Live Interview on BBC's Andrew Marr Show(2015-10-24)
· Manchester and China Entering a "Golden Era"(2015-10-22)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Gives Interview to BBC Newsnight(2015-10-22)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming: 'UK-China relations are at their strongest'(2015-10-19)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Gives Interview to Channel 4(2015-10-16)
· Opening remarks by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Press Conference on the State Visit by President Xi Jinping(2015-10-15)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Meets with BBC's News Director, Senior Editors and Reporters(2015-10-14)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Holds Discussion with Sky News(2015-10-13)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Meets with Financial Times Editor Lionel Barber(2015-10-11)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Article for The World Today: A Golden Time for China and Britain(2015-09-30)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming's Article for Diplomat Magazine: A 'Golden Time' of China-UK Relations(2015-09-29)
· Chinese Modern Dance Genesis Debuts in London(2015-09-29)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Hosts the 66th National Day Reception(2015-09-22)
· H. E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Visits the Headquarters of Telegraph Media Group(2015-09-16)
· H. E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Meets with First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne(2015-09-15)
· The Economist Published a Letter by the Spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in the UK on China's histroy of War against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War(2015-09-03)
· The Daily Telegraph Published a Letter by the Spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in the UK on Chinese Economy(2015-09-03)
· H. E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Attends 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Edinburgh International Festival(2015-08-21)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Attends UK Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of VJ Day(2015-08-17)
· Chinese Embassy Holds Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of the Victory of Chinese People's War against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War(2015-08-16)
· Fantasy Ballet Wild Zebra Celebrates the China Season in the UK(2015-08-12)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Meets with CEO of DIAGEO Ivan Menezes(2015-08-07)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Attends and Addresses Asia House Breakfast(2015-08-07)
· Embrace the 'Golden Time' for China-UK Relations(2015-08-05)
· Chinese Embassy Launch China Season of 2015 China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange(2015-08-05)
· Remarks by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Launch of the China Season of 2015 China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange(2015-08-04)
· Article by BRICS ambassadors in the UK in the Daily Telegraph: Brics nations offer the world a taste of genuine economic partnership(2015-08-03)
· Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at Reception Marking the 88th Anniversary of the People's Liberation Army(2015-07-24)
· Chinese Embassy Reception for UK Team Heading for First China-UK University Sports Week in China(2015-07-24)
· The Embassy of China in the UK Celebrates the 88th Anniversary of the People's Liberation Army(2015-07-24)
· H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Attends the London Premiere of Richard III by National Theatre of China(2015-07-23)
Speech by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the New Year Reception of China Chamber of Commerce in the UK
London Marriott Hotel, 15 December 2015
2015-12-16 19:23

Chairman Si Bingjun,

Chinese and British Business Leaders,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is such a pleasure to join you for the very first New Year reception of the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK. I welcome this opportunity to meet with all the friends present tonight, both old and new. This is a good time to review the fruitful year of 2015 and to look into a promising new year of 2016.

Back in September this year, the China Enterprises Association in Britain was officially renamed as the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK, or CCCUK. But the change is not only about the name; It is more about what you have truly become:

· You are now much better organised and even more professional and efficient.

· You enjoy a rising reputation in the UK.

· And you deserve this new level of success.

Later this afternoon, we were together at a symposium that you co-hosted with the 48 Group Club. Now, we gather again for the CCCUK New Year reception. This is CCCUK's grand debut in Britain. This is your first and brilliant appearance in London with a brand new image. I want to say that today is your day. Please accept my warmest congratulations!

For years, the Chinese enterprises here have worked with great enthusiasm to support and promote China-UK cooperation:

· You are a crucial bridge linking China and the UK.

· You are a vital bond tying our two countries together.

· And you are like a big family gathered under CCCUK.

Over the past year, the CCCUK led by Chairman Si Bingjun and his team has done tremendous work to provide its members with a strong backing, an effective platform and a bigger and unified voice. I highly appreciate the active role played by the CCCUK and its corporate members during President Xi Jinping's State Visit to the UK.

· You were an important partner in the preparation for major events including the China-UK Business Summit.

· You have coordinated very closely with the Chinese Embassy.

· And you made significant contribution to the success of the State Visit.

The outgoing year of 2015 is a most memorable milestone in the history of China-UK relationship:

· President Xi paid a successful State Visit to the UK.

· Together, we upgraded our relationship to a global comprehensive strategic partnership for the 21st century.

· And we opened up a 'Golden Era' for China-UK co-operation.

The year 2015 was a year of immensely productive business cooperation between China and the UK. Our two countries signed business deals with a value of 40 billion pounds. These business deals covered energy, transport, manufacturing, finance, tourism and many other key areas.

The year 2015 witnessed a number of highlights in our financial cooperation:

· London is now the most vibrant RMB offshore market in Europe.

· For the first time in London and outside China, the People's Bank of China issued RMB-denominated central bank bills.

· Important steps have also been made in our green financial cooperation.

The year 2015 also brought forth good news for mutual visits and tourism:

· Starting from January 2016, the UK will issue to Chinese visitors two-year visas with multiple entries.

· In the future, UK visa validity will likely be extended to an even longer period.

· Now the two sides are working on reciprocal arrangements.

In 2015, Chinese enterprises also made impressive achievements in the UK:

· The deal clinched by China General Nuclear Power Group for the Hinkley Point C is the biggest single investment ever made by a Chinese company in the UK. It is also the first-ever investment by a Chinese company in a nuclear power plant of a developed country.

· The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Standard Bank Plc. and opened the ICBC Standard Bank in London, signifying an important step of ICBC's international business.

· The China Construction Bank listed its exchange traded fund on the London Stock Exchange. This is the first RMB-denominated Money Market ETF.

· The Agricultural Bank of China listed dual currency bond equivalent to one billion U.S. dollars on the London Stock Exchange. This is the first green bond issued by a Chinese financial institution.

· The Bank of China set up its London Trading Centre to deal with quotes and trades of offshore RMB, foreign exchange, industrial metals, commodities, bonds and other derivatives in Europe and Americas.

· The China Development Bank issued dollar and Euro bonds in London and officially opened its London Representative Office.

· PetroChina reached agreement with BP to step up their cooperation in shale gas and petroleum products sales.

· The Alibaba Group upgraded its London office to a strategic center for its business in Europe.

· The C.banner International Holdings bought the 255-year-old British toy retailer Hamleys.

· The Geely Group invested 250 million pounds in a new factory in the UK. The new factory will be a combination of R&D facilities and production lines. It will be devoted to developing the next-generation, pure electric and ultra-low-emission London Black Cabs.

· The BYD company is partnering with local business to develop and produce a version of a zero-emission electric bus and has received the largest order ever in Europe's electric bus market.

· Huawei Technologies UK set up a joint workshop with the University of Manchester on graphene technology and launched an optical communication research institute in Bristol.

· Last but not least, Chinese enterprises are making investment in London's housing market as a strategy to diversify their international assets.

The above examples are only a few of many more success stories. The list can go on and on. If your business success were not mentioned here, it only means there are too many to name them all!

All the business success stories are clear and concrete evidence, that for the Chinese enterprises in the UK, the time has come for action and harvest. This progress is only possible due to your great efforts of years of exploring the market and gathering experience.

At present, China-UK cooperation is at a new historical starting point, a window of important opportunity when so much can be achieved.

China is making the 13th Five-Year Plan for the coming five years. This will commit China to a development that is innovative, coordinated, green, open and inclusive. These are our goal for 2020:

· China will build a moderately prosperous society by doubling the GDP and average personal income on 2010 basis.

· China's GDP per capita will reach 12,000 U.S. dollars, closing in on high-income economies.

The size of China's economy and market will strongly boost the confidence of Chinese companies going global. This will greatly support their development overseas.

Here and now, the UK is also moving forward:

· With structural reforms.

· Infrastructure upgrading.

· Promoting high-tech and green industries.

· And seeking to highlight London's role as an international financial centre.

All these mean new cooperation opportunities for business communities of both our countries.

Let me quote an old Chinese saying:

"If you can innovate for one day, do so from day to day and forever keep building on the innovation."

Today, we live in an ever-changing age and innovation is the ever-lasting theme.

It is my firm belief that the CCCUK is committed to serving the Chinese enterprises in the UK and promoting closer China-UK cooperation. I hope that the institutional reform will give the CCCUK a good opportunity to inspire new thinking, build a new image and celebrate new achievements in the coming new year.

As I came into this room just now, I noticed the new CCCUK logo. It looks like the Chinese character zhong, meaning China. It also resembles a glowing red Chinese lantern symbolizing happiness and prosperity. I think this new logo certainly signifies the very best of good fortune for CCCUK in the year 2016. I wish CCCUK great success with its aims in 2016:

· That the CCCUK's undertaking in serving the Chinese companies in the UK and promoting China-UK cooperation will prosper.

· And that the CCCUK will supply inexhaustible energy to help build a lasting, open and win-win China-UK partnership.

Thank you!

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